1. blue-purples
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Purple Blue

Color Purple Blue blue-purple (#661aee):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Purple Blue blue-purple (#661aee):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blue-purples

blue-purples Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Purple Blue / #661aee

The HTML HEX code is #661aee. The corresponding color name is "Purple Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 102%, Green (G): 26%, Blue (B): 238%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 57%, Magenta (M): 89%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 7%. In the HSL color space, #661aee has a hue of 262°, saturation of 86%, and lightness of 52%. The HSV representation is 262° for hue, 89% for saturation, and 93% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 37, a* (green to red) = 74, and b* (blue to yellow) = -90. The XYZ representation is X: 21, Y: 10, Z: 82. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2859, U (chrominance) = 0.3186, and V (chrominance) = 0.1001.

The decimal value of the color is 6691566. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #6633FF. Variations of the colour are #A77AF5 for a 20% lighter version and #3F0B98 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #661aee, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1664 Kelvin (1664K).

The approximate wavelength of #661aee is around 455.33nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Purple Blue (Hex: #661aee): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #661aee, also known as Purple Blue, resembles the vibrant hues of amethyst gemstones. Its deep and rich tone evokes a sense of mystery and sophistication, similar to the enchanting depths of a moonlit sky. This color can be compared to the petals of a blooming morning glory, showcasing its velvety texture and captivating allure. In nature, the mesmerizing hues of Purple Blue can also be found in certain species of orchids and irises, adding a touch of elegance to their surroundings.

Tints and Shades of #661aee HEX color (Purple Blue)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #661aee, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #D9C6FB
• #B38DF7
• #8C53F2
• #661aee
• #4D14B3
• #330D77
• #1A073C
• #000000

Tones of Purple Blue (#661aee HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #661aee, #7043c2 is the less saturated color, while #661aee is the most saturated one.

• #7043c2
• #6e39cd
• #6b2ed8
• #6924e3
• #661aee
• #413655
• #37294e
• #2c1d46
• #22103f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #661aee;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #661aee; }

.text {color:#661aee;}

.background {background-color:#661aee;}

.border {border:1px solid #661aee;}